Question

what is the definition of situational irony?
a situation in which an author makes fun of human flaws and imperfections
a situation in which the reader knows something the characters do not know
a situation in which what happens is the opposite of what was expected to happen
a situation in which a character says the opposite of what he or she really means

Explanation:

Situational irony occurs when the outcome is contrary to expectations. It's not about an author mocking flaws (which is satire), the reader - character knowledge gap (dramatic irony), or a character saying the opposite of what they mean (verbal irony).

Answer:

C. a situation in which what happens is the opposite of what was expected to happen